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On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, President Zelensky said that Ukrainians are once again fighting against the evil revived under the Russian flag, and only a united free world can stop it, as it did in 1945.

Ukrainian audio guides and bookshelves are already present in 44 countries, including Finland, Canada, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and others. They were installed as part of initiatives to popularize Ukrainian culture around the world.

President Zelenskyy held phone conversations with the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium, who confirmed their participation in the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, and discussed defense cooperation and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

Ukrainian children face mental health challenges due to the Russian invasion, including lack of basic resources, pessimistic emotions, family separation, and normalization of violence, which requires parents to support them, encourage open communication, and teach coping strategies.

The United States and 20 EU member states will boycott putin's inauguration for a new term as president of russia, while 7 countries, including France, Hungary and Slovakia, will send representatives.

President Zelenskyy has held international talks and personally invited the leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Canada to the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to garner support for the Ukrainian peace formula and force Russia to peace.

The Ministry of Strategic Industries says that $10 billion is the funding that can be covered by partners to use the full production capacity of the defense industry, which is $20 billion a year.

Three Indian nationals were arrested and charged with the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, causing a serious diplomatic conflict between the two countries.

The G7 plans to provide Kyiv with $50 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets, and the US is negotiating to sign an agreement at the G7 summit in June.

The Canadian government has granted aerospace companies Airbus and Bombardier exemptions from restrictions on the use of Russian titanium despite sanctions, which has caused outrage among Ukraine's ambassador and prompted the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee to hold hearings on the decision.

Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.

As of January 2024, almost 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of whom 47,200 are military personnel, 6,500 are in leadership positions, and 4,000 are on the contact line, the Deputy Minister of Defense said during a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security.

South Korea held talks on joining the second phase of the AUKUS defense pact, aimed at exchanging military technologies, with the possibility of providing its defense, scientific and technological capabilities.

The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.

Iran has unveiled a new attack drone similar to the Russian Lancet used in the war in Ukraine.

The Biden administration is tightening rules on the export of civilian weapons to 36 countries to prevent them from being used to commit crimes and human rights violations.

Canada allocates an additional $15 million for drones, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles, and inflatable vessels for Ukraine's defense needs.

The total amount of damage caused to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant during the russian occupation reaches UAH 3 billion, including the cost of demining the area around the plant.

The first cargo ship passed through the newly opened temporary deepwater channel in Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge halted water traffic.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian companies, individuals, and ships involved in the covert supply of drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine and support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Ukraine and Portugal start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement.

The Drone Coalition, initiated by Latvia, has raised almost 500 million euros for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In particular, Denmark and the Netherlands have already announced the purchase of 400 million euros worth of drones.

Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, who was arrested in Russia for taking bribes on an especially large scale, faces up to 15 years in prison.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Polish President Duda reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and discussed ways to further support it.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.

According to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, 300 billion euros of European savings are transferred abroad, mainly to the United States, every year due to the fragmentation of the EU's capital markets and financial system.

According to EU diplomat Josep Borrell, in the coming days, concrete decisions are to be made on sending more air defense systems to Ukraine.

Ukraine is implementing the principles of gender equality in its army using Western and NATO experience, including the introduction of gender-sensitive language, creating conditions for women in leadership and combat positions, and conducting gender equality training for all personnel.

Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.